The Eyeliner Trick That Changed My Eyeshadow Game

After 5 years of fumbling with eyeshadow, I finally had a brainwave: What if I applied eyeshadow the way we apply eyeliner? Not blending blindly, not smudging in circles—but strategically, like shaping an eye. Think about it—eyeliner lifts, defines, reshapes. So why not treat your eyeshadow with the same intent? Start by mapping shadow like you would your eyeliner: Trace your upper lash line with a deep shade Extend slightly to lift the outer corner Build inward and upward with midtones and blends This instantly gave my eyes more structure—and for once, the shadow actually enhanced my eye shape instead of getting lost in translation. Even with minimal blending, the effect was more polished than anything I’ve tried before. I used to envy how beauty gurus magically had “dimension.” Now I know: it’s not magic. It’s placement. Try it. You might just unlock your “wait—I can do makeup” moment. #beauty #makeup #eyeshadowtips